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Model year 2025 · BMW

2025 BMW 5 Series / M5 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 BMW 5 Series / M5. The most recent was reported on July 1, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: 530I, 530I XDRIVE, 540I XDRIVE, 550E XDRIVE, M5, M5 SPORTSWAGON.

NHTSA data through October 6, 2026 · How these pages are built

Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2025 BMW 5 Series / M5, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V422000July 1, 2026Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
26V096000February 19, 2026Electrical System › Wiring
25V202000April 1, 2025Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator
24V870000November 19, 2024Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
24V714000September 25, 2024Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
24V104000February 12, 2024Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Air Bags (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V422000

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Report received by NHTSA
July 1, 2026
Owner notification
August 25, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
428 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
530I, 530I XDRIVE, 540I XDRIVE

Components: Electronic Stability Control (ESC); Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

Safety risk

A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V422000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V096000

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA
February 19, 2026
Owner notification
April 16, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
58,713 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 BMW 5 Series / M5
June 18, 2024 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
550E XDRIVE, M5, M5 SPORTSWAGON

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 M5 Sportswagon, 2025-2026 M5, 2024-2025 750e xDrive, 2025-2026 550e xDrive, 2023-2025 I7, 2023-2025 7 Series, 2024-2026 i5, and 5 Series vehicles. The electrical wiring harness for the air conditioning system may become damaged during replacement of the cabin air filter.

Safety risk

A damaged wiring harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the air conditioning system’s electrical wiring harness and add a retaining strap/bracket to the harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 13, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V096000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V202000

Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Report received by NHTSA
April 1, 2025
Owner notification
August 8, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4,557 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
530I, 530I XDRIVE

Components: Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator; Electrical System › Starter Assembly

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 330i, 330i xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive) and X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The electrical connection between the starter-generator and battery may come loose.

Safety risk

A loose starter-generator connection can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, the wiring may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the starter-generator and positive battery cable as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V202000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V870000

Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module

Report received by NHTSA
November 19, 2024
Owner notification
December 5, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
530I, 540I XDRIVE

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 530i and 540i xDrive vehicles. The air bag control unit may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in the air bags not deploying as intended.

Safety risk

Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V870000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V714000

Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm

Report received by NHTSA
September 25, 2024
Owner notification
November 22, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
982 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
530I XDRIVE, 540I XDRIVE

Defect summary

BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive, 2024-2025 i5 eDrive40, i5 M60 xDrive, 2025 i5 xDrive40, 2024 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, 750e xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, and i7 M70 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may break requiring a greater steering effort to control the vehicle.

Safety risk

A sudden increase in required steering effort increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the steering spindle's double universal joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2024. Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V714000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V104000

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Report received by NHTSA
February 12, 2024
Owner notification
June 28, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
266,716 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
530I, 550E XDRIVE, M5

Components: Electronic Stability Control (ESC); Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

Safety risk

A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V104000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 1, 2026.